Dennis B. Fradin

Discover the brilliant mind of the man who helped build a nation and tame the skies. Benjamin Franklin is famous for flying a kite in a thunderstorm to prove that lightning is electricity, but that daring experiment was just one small part of his incredible life. You will learn how this endlessly curious thinker worked as a printer, wrote clever books, and invented fascinating new tools to solve everyday problems. His talents were so varied and amazing that some people actually believed he had magical powers! Beyond his science, he was a key leader who helped write the rules for the brand new United States. This fun and honest biography brings a founding father to life, showing how a curious kid grew up to become one of history's greatest problem solvers.

Imagine trekking thousands of miles through uncharted wilderness, crossing rushing rivers and towering mountains, all while carrying a newborn baby on your back! That is exactly what Sacagawea did when she was only sixteen years old. This exciting biography tells the true story of the brave Shoshone teenager who made one of the most remarkable journeys in American history. When explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out to map the western United States, they needed help surviving the rugged terrain and communicating with local tribes. Without Sacagawea's incredible knowledge, quick thinking, and translation skills, their famous expedition might have failed completely. You will follow her thrilling 4,500-mile adventure by foot, canoe, and horse across the country. Discover why this brilliant young woman is still celebrated more than two hundred years later, and learn the inspiring reasons why her face was immortalized on the golden dollar coin.